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It’s more than language: (Re)positioning the role of pragmatics in learning for deaf and hard of hearing children and young people

Presented by Honorary Professor Dianne Toe & Professor Louise Paatsch

​Saturday 3rd September 2022 ​(Term 3, Week 6)
This one-day workshop explores the links between pragmatics and social communication. Participants will build knowledge informed by the latest research in the field of pragmatics in deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children and young people, and its application to a range of education settings.
 
Learning Outcomes
  • Build knowledge informed by the latest research in the field of pragmatics in deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children and young people.
  • Describe the link between pragmatic skills and other aspects of learning and development including theory of mind, cognition, literacy, executive function, social skills and pretend play.
  • Identify tools to assess pragmatic skills in deaf and hard of hearing children and young people.
  • Learn strategies for supporting pragmatic skills in DHH children and young people.
Presented by
Hon. Prof. Dianne Toe
Prof. Louise Paatsch
This event has been sponsored by the Department for Education to enable AATD(SA) to reduce the registration fees.

PD Details

Date
Saturday 3rd September 2022 ​(Term 3, Week 6)
Time
8:30am for 9:00am start - 3:00 pm
Location
Education Development Centre, 4 Milner St, Hindmarsh SA 5007
Other info.
  • Teachers/Professionals: $150           B/SSOs: $100
  • Opportunity to network
  • Discussion with colleagues
  • Auslan interpreters provided
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Lunch included
Last day to register: Friday 12th August 2022 (Term 3, week 3)
Book online at the below booking form.
If you need more information, email us at pdcommittee@aatdsa.org.au.
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